Celebrate Mardi Gras a week early in Wrigleyville with a bar crawl! Those participating in BeadQuest will experience over 20 bar locations, while collecting shiny Mardi Gras beads. There will be photo op stations along the way and food and drink specials to add to the fun!

Where: John Barleycorn, 149 West Kinzie St.

When: February 18, 12:30pm

Cupid Has a Heart On

In the mood for a comical theater experience? Cupid Has a Heart On is a musical sketch created by Stage 773 for a night of laugh out loud entertainment with a focus on dating in the age of social media. Tickets are $22.

Where: Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont Ave.

When: February 18, 8:00pm

River North Whiskey Festival

Taste over 50 varieties of scotch, bourbon, and whiskey at the River North Whiskey Festival. Admission includes full access to try all beverages and a souvenir glass. Jim Beam, Knob Creek, and Copper Fiddle are a few of the featured brands. Tickets are $50.

Where: Old Crow Smokehouse River North, 149 West Kinzie St.

When: February 18, 1:00pm

Nintendo Switch Preview Tour

Calling all gamers! Nintendo Switch is coming to Chicago on February 19 and you will be given the opportunity to get your hands on the new system that can be played at home from your television or transformed into a portable device.